Erin O’Hoski On Developing City Strategy To Improve The Community

In this episode of the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, we are joined by Erin O’hoski. Erin is the Founding Principal of a firm called Boulevard Strategy Group, which works with mayors, city councils, managers, and the community to develop city strategy, and roadmaps. She has been working with cities and communities for almost two decades now and admits this has been her passion since. In this episode, Erin shares her journey with us, more information about Boulevard Strategy Group, and some key tips for entrepreneurs. Tune in to listen to this and other educational topics. Boulevard main activities Erin tells us that Boulevard creates affordable housing in big centers. Boulevard also creates communities that celebrate inclusion and diversity. She also added that Boulevard creates a digital divide where everyone marks a top-notch internet that is reliable and affordable.   Transition into self-employment Erin says that she was excited about the work she did to make cities a better place. She also loved the work she did with consultancy and firms when she was in central government. They brought a perspective she did not have. So she developed an interest and decided to do what they were doing. Since she was working for the municipal government, it was easy to make the jump.   Erin’s biggest surprise in her entrepreneurial journey Erin points out that one big surprise was when she got the opportunity to talk to elected government officials about why they decided to run for government positions. She also added that she thought she would lose the sense of teamwork when she was a consultant in the municipal sector, but it was not the case!     Recommendations for entrepreneurs Erin says that entrepreneurs should have a passion for what they are doing, love their clients, and make sure they succeed. She also added that entrepreneurs should believe in abundance. For you to win does not mean others have to lose.   Timestamps [01:50] Examples of pivoting Boulevard Strategy Group works with [05:58] Does Boulevard Strategy Group work with businesses? [09:20] Mindset shift in the government organization [11:30] Places they work with [12:31] Transition into self-employment [16:34] Has Erin ever considered online courses? [21:42] New Zealand’s infrastructure [22:50] Erin’s biggest surprise in her entrepreneurial journey [24:55] Having your ‘why’ [28:58] Erin’s inner superpower [31:25] The #1 Universal law in growth and success [34:10] Recommendations or entrepreneurs   Powerful Quotes If you don’t truly love what you do, it’s gonna be hard to wake up in the morning With any entrepreneur starting out, you really have to have a passion for the field you’re in. If we can showcase the very best of the best and get people inspired, I think that’s gonna lift up communities everywhere You have to step back sometimes and take a look at what’s going on elsewhere and rediscover that inspiration because that’s how you’re going to deliver the best value. Once you get disconnected from your why you can find yourself lost. If you care about the client you serve, then you’ll be okay. By working together, you can create more. In order for me to win, it doesn’t mean someone else has to lose. Behind every single No, there’s a big Yes. Connect with Erin Twitter: https://twitter.com/erinohoski?lang=en LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/eohoski Website: https://www.boulevardstrategy.com/